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Ricinus communis
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Tropical shrub whose seeds yield castor oil (laxative) and deadly ricin toxin; wide traditional use.
Tropical shrub whose seeds yield castor oil (laxative) and deadly ricin toxin; wide traditional use. Key active compounds include ricinoleic acid, ricin (toxic in seeds), ricinine.
ricinoleic acid, along with ricin (toxic in seeds) and ricinine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Ricinus communis. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Castor oil laxative
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Skin moisturizer
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Hair growth stimulation
Anti-inflammatory
Constipation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Hair growth
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Labor induction
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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